FINAL: Montreal 1 Rangers 0 F/OT

Cam Talbot was outstanding once again in what was a nice goalie duel between he and Carey Price. He made a bunch of big saves, especially in the third, and sent the game into OT.

The Rangers played hard and certainly didn't mail in a game that had no impact on them. They had good chances, hit some posts and overall played a strong game. This game meant more to Montreal but the Rangers were better for many stretches.

Now we move to the playoffs and the Flyers in the first round starting on Thursday.

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The Rangers were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens, 1-0, in overtime tonight at Bell Centre in their final game of the regular season. The Blueshirts finished the season with a 45-31-6 record (96 pts), and will play the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the playoffs.

- New York finished the season with a 25-14-2 record (52 pts) on the road. The Rangers’ 25 road wins are the most in the Eastern Conference this season. The Rangers recorded at least one point in 25 of their final 32 road games (23-8-2). Overall, the Blueshirts posted a 10-3-2 record in their final 15 regular season games, and recorded a point in 11 of their final 13 regular season contests (9-2-2).

- The last time the Rangers lost a game on a penalty shot in overtime was Dec. 5, 2002 at Philadelphia (3-2, Michal Handzus tallied the game-winning goal).

- The Blueshirts outshot the Canadiens, 41-27, in the contest, as 17 different Rangers recorded at least one shot on goal. The Rangers registered at least 30 shots on goal for the 58th time this season, including 40 shots for the 16th time this season, and outshot their opponent for the 54th time this season. New York posted a 29-22-3 record when outshooting opponents this season.

- New York allowed one goal in the contest, the 31st time this season that they allowed one goal or fewer in a game. The Rangers lead the league in games with one or fewer goals allowed, and they set a franchise record for games with one or fewer goals allowed in one season. The Blueshirts finished the season with a 28-2-1 record when allowing one goal or fewer.

- The Rangers allowed two goals or fewer in 24 of 41 road games this season, including 23 of their final 36 road games. New York gave up 75 goals over the final 36 road games (2.08 goals against per game). The Blueshirts posted a 21-2-1 record when allowing two or fewer goals on the road this season.

- The Rangers penalty kill was 3-3 (6:00) in the contest. The Blueshirts penalty kill is 48-51 (94.1%) with seven shorthanded goals in the last 20 games, and hasn’t given up a power play goal in the last seven games (16 times shorthanded).

- The Rangers and Canadiens have been separated by two goals or less in nine of their last 15 contests, including all three meetings this season.

Cam Talbot made 26 saves in the contest in the overtime loss, and finished the season with a 12-6-1 record, including an 8-3-1 record on the road. Talbot allowed two goals or fewer in 16 of 19 starts this season, including 11 of 12 road starts, and allowed one goal or fewer in six of his 12 road starts. The Rangers goaltender has also posted a 1.37 GAA, a .948 SV%, and three shutouts in 13 road appearances on the road this season. In two appearances against Montreal this season, Talbot posted a 1-0-1 record with a 0.49 GAA, a .980 SV%, and one shutout.

- Derek Stepan recorded four shots on goal in 17:40 of ice time. The Rangers forward played in all 82 games this season, and has played in every game in each of his first four seasons in the NHL. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the last Ranger to play in all of the team’s games in his first four seasons in the NHL was Andy Hebenton (1955-56 – 1958-59). Stepan is the third Ranger to play in all of his team’s games in the first four seasons of his career, starting with the season in which he made his NHL debut, joining Hebenton and Murray Murdoch (1926-27 – 1929-30). Stepan is also the first Blueshirt to have played every game in four straight seasons since Brian Leetch (1993-94 – 1996-97). The Rangers forward has played in 294 consecutive regular season games, dating back to his NHL debut on Oct. 9, 2010.

- Rick Nash led all skaters with seven shots on goal, tied for the game-high with three blocked shots, and was credited with two hits in 16:35 of ice time. The Rangers forward finished the season second on the team in shots on goal (258).

- Kevin Klein tied for the game-high, and led the Rangers, with four hits, and tied for the game-high with three blocked shots in 22:08 of ice time.

- Marc Staal recorded two shots on goal while leading all skaters with 25:23 of ice time. The Rangers defenseman skated in at least 20 minutes of ice time in each of the final 12 regular season contests, and ranks third on the team in average ice time this season (20:31).

How Rangers president John Davidson turned around the Blues and Blue Jackets

Davidson brought St. Louis back to prominence and turned Columbus into a contender

May 23 | 11:51PM

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John Davidson's years as a goaltender and broadcaster for the Rangers made him a natural fit for their president vacancy. But beyond his connections to the franchise, Davidson comes with the experience of rebuilding franchises in St. Louis and Columbus as the Rangers go through a remodeling of their own.

No situation is the same, but as Davidson embarks on the next chapter of his career, it's worth examining the moves he made at his previous two stops to help bring the Blues back to prominence and give the Blue Jackets their first taste of sustained competitiveness.

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5 Takeaways from Rangers president John Davidson's introductory press conference

JD preaches patience but also says team in position to be aggressive

May 22 | 12:54PM

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John Davidson talks about running the Rangers, trying to win the Stanley Cup, the status of Henrik Lundqvist, and the 2nd pick in the draft.

The Rangers welcomed back new president John Davidson on Wednesday with a press conference at the Hulu Theater at MSG. Here are five takeaways from the press conference:

A Dream Come True

It's obvious how much returning to New York means to Davidson, the former Rangers goaltender and broadcaster beloved by the fan base.

"Dreams do come true," Davidson said.

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Are the Rangers favorites to sign free agent Erik Karlsson this summer?

Two-time Norris Trophy winner will be a UFA July 1

May 18 | 7:48PM

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Here we go again with the Rangers and Erik Karlsson.

After being linked to the star defenseman when the Senators were looking to trade him last offseason, despite the fact they weren't actually in on him, the Rangers are considered "a favorite" and "probably the most likely destination" for Karlsson in free agency this summer, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.

Johnston addressed Karlsson's future during a Thursday radio interview with Sportsnet 960 The FAN in Calgary. Because the Rangers have cap space and the No. 2 pick in this year's NHL Draft, there's speculation that the Blueshirts could try to accelerate their rebuild.

Rangers sign D Yegor Rykov to entry-level deal: reports

Blueshirts acquired Rykov last year from Devils in Michael Grabner trade

May 18 | 11:56PM

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The Rangers have signed Russian defenseman Yegor Rykov to a two-year entry-level contract, according to TVA Sports and The Athletic.

According to both reports, the contract has an out clause which would allow 22-year-old, who had been playing for HC Sochi, to return to the KHL if he wishes.

Rykov was acquired from the Devils at the 2018 trade deadline as part of a package the Rangers received in exchange for Michael Grabner. The Rangers used the second-round pick acquired in that trade to move up four spots to No. 22 in the 2018 NHL Draft to select K'Andre Miller. The Devils took Rykov in the fifth round of the 2016 draft.

Jack Hughes and Kakko are the top two players in the 2019 draft class

May 17 | 8:09PM

Time will tell whether the Devils thinking highly enough of Kaapo Kakko to take him over long-presumed No. 1 NHL Draft pick Jack Hughes, but Kakko's emergence over the last year has at least made it a debate.

And Kakko thinks it can happen, especially as he dominates in the IIHF World Championship.

"This is a big thing for me for the draft," Kakko told NHL.com through a translator. "I think I can be the first (pick)."

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John Davidson returns to Rangers as new team president

Blueshirts find their replacement for Glen Sather

May 17 | 3:14PM

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The New York Rangers are about to hire John Davidson as their new team president.

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Friday that Davidson had submitted his resignation as president of hockey operations after being granted permission to speak to the Rangers about serving as their team president.

"Personally, I want to thank J.D. for his friendship and the many contributions that he and his wife, Diana, have made to the Blue Jackets and throughout our community," Blue Jackets president Mike Priest said in a statement

Because the more Kaapo Kakko plays in the IIHF World Championship, the more he impresses, adding intrigue to the Devils' decision on whom to select first overall.

The Finnish wing, who will go to the Rangers at No. 2 if the Devils take American center Jack Hughes at No. 1, scored a beauty of a goal on Thursday for his sixth goal of the tournament.

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Rangers senior VP, assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld steps down

Schoenfeld held various roles in 17 seasons with organization

May 16 | 8:53PM

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The Rangers announced on Thursday that Jim Schoenfeld, the team's senior vice president and assistant general manager, had stepped down after 17 years with the organization. This comes on the heels of Glen Satherwalking away as team president.

"In nearly two decades with the Rangers, Jim made an impact on every level of the organization," Sather, who will transition to a senior advisor role once a new president is hired, said in a press release. "His tireless efforts and contributions were vital to the extended run of success we experienced during his tenure in New York."

The two teams both had tweets in reference to Kakko's goal on Friday

May 10 | 11:06AM

It appears as if there could be a good ol' New York vs. New Jersey battle for Finnish hockey phenom Kaapo Kakko.

Many expect the 18-year-old forward to go second overall to the Rangers, but perhaps it is too early to count out the Devils just yet.

Kakko scored an impressive goal at the IIHF Worlds on Friday, grabbing the puck on a breakaway while a defender attempted to trip him from behind. Kakko escaped free of the defender's stick while also deking out the goalie to sneak the puck past him.

When the clip of the goal surfaced on Twitter, the Rangers tweeted out the eyeball emoji while the Devils tweeted out a double eyes emoji along with a gif of the goal five minutes later.

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What former Rangers RW Mats Zuccarello said about his future

Blueshirts would get Stars' 2020 first-rounder if Zuccarello re-signs with Dallas

May 9 | 5:55PM

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Now that the Stars have been eliminated from the playoffs, speculation is already running rampant about what the future holds for former Rangers fan favorite Mats Zuccarello, whom the Rangers traded to Dallas at this year's deadline.

The Blueshirts missed out on getting Dallas' 2019 first-round pick by a goal as the Stars lost to the Blues in double overtime of Game 7 Tuesday night. Instead, the Rangers will get the Stars' second-rounder. However, if Zuccarello re-signs with the Stars, the 2020 third-round pick New York got from Dallas will become a first-rounder.

Based on what Zuccarello had to say about the matter Thursday, it seems the Blueshirts may luck out with next year's NHL Draft.

Davidson and Panarin spent last few years in Columbus

May 7 | 9:41PM

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Now that the Columbus Blue Jackets have officially been eliminated from the playoffs, the Rangers can move forward with their offseason plans.

The Rangers had narrowed their search for a new president to John Davidson, the current president of the Blue Jackets and former Rangers goalie and broadcaster.

Davidson is believed to have a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave his position and the Rangers are expected to put in an official request soon, according to Larry Brooks of The Post.

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How outcome of Stars/Blues Game 7 will impact Rangers in draft

If Dallas wins, New York will add another first round pick

May 7 | 2:42PM

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Apr 25, 2019; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) defends the goal against Dallas Stars center Mats Zuccarello (36) during the third period in game one of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports (Jeff Curry)

A Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is a must-watch for hockey fans. But Tuesday night's Game 7 between Dallas and St. Louis in the Western Conference semifinals will have significant implications for the Rangers and one of their ex-players.

A Stars win would not only send former fan favorite Mats Zuccarello to the next round, but it'd convert the second round pick the Rangers traded him for earlier this year into a first-rounder.

Zuccarello suffered a broken arm during his first game with the Stars, but returned for the team's playoff run. In the first round, he was a pivotal part of Dallas' upset over Nashville, scoring three goals.

Touted prospect will play for native Finland

May 7 | 9:24AM

Those intrigued by the Rangers holding the second overall selection in this year's NHL Draft are already becoming familiar with the name Kaapo Kakko.

The Finnish 18-year-old is widely expected to be drafted No. 2 overall -- behind Jack Hughes. And fans will have a chance to get a feel for his game throughout May. He'll be in action over the course of the next few weeks for Team Finland at the 2019 International Hockey Federation World Championships in Slovakia.

Finland announced its full roster Monday.

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Will Henrik Lundqvist finish his career with Rangers?

Veteran goalie casts doubt on future before walking comments back

May 6 | 4:42PM

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Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist sounded awfully unsure of his future with the Rangers before quickly clarifying his comments.

Rangers sign two former draft picks to entry-level deals

2018 first-rounder Kravtsov joins New York

May 3 | 10:25AM

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The Rangers signed two former draft picks, including 2018 first-round pick Vitali Kravtsov, to entry-level contracts.

Kravtsov, a 19-year-old forward, has played with the KHL's Traktor Chelyabinsk for the past three years, scoring eight goals and recording 13 assists in 50 games this past season.

New York drafted Kravtsov, a 6-foot-4, 183-pound right winger, ninth overall last year. He made the KHL All-Star Game last season and won Bronze with Team Russia at the U20 World Junior Championship earlier this year.

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Newly acquired Rangers defenseman Adam Fox signs entry-level deal

Fox could be donning the Blueshirt as soon as this fall

May 2 | 5:56PM

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Adam Fox could make his Broadway debut as soon as this fall.

What was a formality once the Rangers acquired his rights this week became official on Thursday as Fox signed his entry-level contract. Assuming the 21-year-old is as advertised during training camp, he could be on the Blueshirts' NHL roster on opening night.

Rangers land prospect Adam Fox from Hurricanes

Harvard product is Jericho, N.Y. native

Apr 30 | 1:42PM

The Jericho, New York native and former Harvard standout has been traded from the Hurricanes to the Rangers for a second round pick in this year's draft and a conditional third-rounder in 2020.

Fox wrapped up his collegiate career last month with the Crimson, where he was a three-year starter and scored 116 points during his tenure. In 2018-19, he had nine goals and 39 assists. The 21-year-old also served as an alternate captain on the 2018 U.S. World Junior Championships team and was a member of the gold-medal winning group the year prior.

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Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist finalist for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Award given to player who exemplifies leadership on and off the ice

Apr 23 | 7:25PM

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Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist was named a finalist for the 2019-19 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, the NHL announced on Tuesday.

The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded to a player who "best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and have made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."

The winner of the award is chosen by a committee of senior NHL executives led by Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly.

Davidson, 66, is currently the president of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who just unexpectedly swept the top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Rangers would have to wait until the Blue Jackets are out of the playoffs before they can hire Davidson, though.

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Former Rangers coach Alain Vigneault joins division rival

Vigneault named new Flyers coach after sitting out 2018-19 season

Apr 15 | 4:01PM

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Former Rangers coach Alain Vigneault is back in the NHL, and his old team is going to be seeing plenty of him.

Vigneault was named the new coach of the Flyers on Monday after sitting out the 2018-19 season. It was Philadelphia where Vigneault coached his final game with the Blueshirts last season, getting fired by Jeff Gorton just hours after the season finale when the team returned to New York.

"It is an honor to be selected as the next head coach of the Flyers," Vigneault said in a release. "The history they have established and the passionate fan base has made this a first-class franchise. I am excited to work with Chuck (Fletcher,) the talented group of players and prospects coming up through the system, in order to return Philadelphia to the top of the NHL landscape."

The Rangers drew the No. 2 pick in the June draft during last week's NHL Draft Lottery, while the Devils came away with the No. 1 pick. Hughes has long been considered the consensus No. 1 selection, but there's been recent talk of Kakko at least closing the gap on Hughes as far as who the top prospect is in this year's draft class after a strong season in the Finnish Liiga.

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Game of Thrones predictions and Season 8 theories from NY athletes

Who will wind up on the Iron Throne?

Apr 14 | 11:00AM

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Winter is here.

With Game of Thrones set to return Sunday for its eighth and final season, New York athletes gave their predictions and talked about theories for how the saga will end.

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Get to know Kaapo Kakko, who Rangers will likely pick 2nd in NHL Draft

Finnish wing would be perfect fit in Rangers rebuild

Apr 10 | 12:03PM

The ping pong balls went the Rangers' way Tuesday night, and by getting the No. 2 pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, they not only end up with their highest ever selection in the draft, but they're guaranteed to get a game-changing prospect for their rebuild.

They're likely to end up with Finnish right wing Kaapo Kakko, assuming the Devils select American standout Jack Hughes at No. 1. Those two players are the top tier of this upcoming draft class, with the consensus being that Kakko has the ability to be a star in the NHL.

Get to know the player who might accelerate the Rangers' path toward contention:

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Rangers draw second overall pick in NHL Draft lottery

Blueshirts were projected to have sixth pick

Apr 9 | 8:44PM

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The Rangers had their biggest win of 2019 on Tuesday night at the NHL Draft lottery.

The Blueshirts, projected to have the sixth pick, jumped all the way to the second overall pick for the NHL Draft, which takes place on June 21 in Vancouver.

The Rangers had a 23.3 percent chance of landing a top-three pick. They have never chosen within the top three picks under the current draft format.

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Looking at Rangers' odds ahead of Tuesday's NHL Draft lottery

Blueshirts have 7.5 percent chance of winning top pick

Apr 9 | 10:54AM

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Apr 3, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers center Lias Andersson (50) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports (Andy Marlin)

Come Tuesday night, the Rangers will be hoping the ping pong balls are bouncing their way.

After a rebuilding effort that saw them finish seventh in the Metropolitan Division, the Rangers enter Tuesday night's NHL Draft lottery with the sixth-best odds of winning the No. 1 overall pick (7.5 percent). Additionally, the team owns a 23.3 percent chance of gaining a top three pick, according to tankathon.com.

The Rangers sunk their odds with a meaningless overtime victory Saturday in Pittsburgh.

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Rangers' win over Penguins proves costly for lottery odds

Blueshirts move down to sixth spot entering draw

Apr 7 | 1:21PM

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Ending the season on a high note is surely a morale boost for the organization and its players.

But the Rangers' 4-3 overtime victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday actually knocked the Blueshirts from fifth to sixth in the NHL Draft lottery draw, when they could have moved up to fourth had they lost in regulation to the Penguins.

Instead, the meaningless victory means the Rangers now own a 7.5 percent chance of drawing the top pick in the lottery; they have not selected first overall since 1965.

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Rangers finish regular season with overtime winner, 4-3, against Penguins

Ryan Strome potted the overtime winner

Apr 6 | 10:08PM

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The Rangers capped their season with an overtime win over the Penguins, 4-3, on the road. >> Box score

Rangers face Penguins in season finale at 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh is headed to the postseason, while Blueshirts head home

Apr 6 | 5:40PM

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The Rangers are out of the playoffs and relegated to setting a foundation for next season and playing a spoiler role.

Friday, New York lost its third straight but nearly prevented the Columbus Blue Jackets from clinching a playoff spot. The Rangers scored with seven seconds left in regulation before losing 3-2 in a shootout.

It seems likely that veteran Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal for the Rangers after Alexandar Georgiev started against the Blue Jackets.

President Glen Sather stepping down at end of season

Apr 5 | 5:27PM

While the Blue Jackets are hoping Friday marks the beginning of a playoff run, the Rangers (31-36-13, 75 points) will be ending an era with their home finale.

The team announced Thursday that president Glen Sather will step down at the end of the season, though he will remain with the organization as a senior adviser.

Sather -- who built four Stanley Cup-winning teams as the Edmonton Oilers' general manager and head coach from 1977 through 1989 and then oversaw another Cup winner as general manager in 1990 -- was named the Rangers' president and general manager on July 1, 2000 and remained in both roles through the 2014-15 season. >> Read More

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Steve Yzerman 'amenable' to listen about Rangers' president vacancy: report

With Glen Sather stepping down as president of the Rangers on Thursday, the hunt is on for James Dolan & Co. to find his replacement.

The search is reportedly on already, and one name that immediately comes to the forefront is Steve Yzerman. According to The Post's Larry Brooks, Yzerman is "amenable" to listening to the Rangers about the job.

It is unknown if the Rangers have reached out to the Tampa Bay Lightning to talk to Yzerman yet. He is currently in the final year of his contract as an advisor to the owner. He served as the team's general manager before holding this role, and played a key role in building the Lightning into the Eastern Conference powerhouse they are today.

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An unmistakable void complicates Glen Sather's Rangers legacy

The Hall of Famer built a consistently competitive team but couldn't bring the Stanley Cup to Broadway

By Justin Tasch | Apr 4 | 5:30PM

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Glen Sather was already a Hall of Famer before he arrived in New York as a 56-year-old on June 1, 2000, building and coaching the Oilers dynasty of the 1980s to four Stanley Cups and adding one more solely as an executive in 1989-90, two years after ownership forced the trade of Wayne Gretzky to Los Angeles.

The cigar-chomping Sather is an iconic figure in NHL history, an undisputed giant of the game. His Rangers legacy is complicated.

For there is an unmistakable void in Sather's 19-year run with the Blueshirts, the first 15 of which were spent as both president and general manager before he ceded the GM title to Jeff Gorton, with a 90-game stint as coach across the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons sprinkled in.

Though he orchestrated one of the most memorable runs in franchise history during which the Rangers went to the playoffs 11 out of 12 years, the 75-year-old will step down as president and into an advisory role, as the club announced Thursday, without a Stanley Cup.

With little to play for in the final week of the season, both the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators hope to finish strong.

Each club looks to bounce back from a loss Wednesday night when they meet in New York City. Both New York and Ottawa will miss the playoffs for a second consecutive season.

The Rangers (31-35-13) had won two in a row before falling 4-2 at New Jersey on Monday night. Rookies Brett Howden and Filip Chytil each scored, and Henrik Lundqvist made 37 saves in losing his fifth straight start while still one win shy of 450 for his career. >> Read More

Could Hurricanes prospect Adam Fox end up with the Rangers?

Harvard junior won't sign with Carolina, which could result in trade

Apr 1 | 9:08PM

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Harvard defenseman Adam Fox, whose NHL rights are owned by Carolina, won't be signing an entry-level deal with the Hurricanes, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, and the Jericho, N.Y. native is being linked to the Rangers.

The Hurricanes will try to trade Fox, owner Tom Dundon told The News & Observer. Carolina acquired Fox's rights from Calgary in a trade at last year's NHL Draft which saw the Hurricanes bring in Fox, Dougie Hamilton and Michael Ferland for Noah Hanifin and Elias Lindholm.

LeBrun had recently mentioned that the Rangers are believed to be among the teams interested in Fox, a third-round pick from the 2016 draft, and it wouldn't be a surprise if the 21-year-old righty were interested in joining the Blueshirts, who were his favorite team growing up.

Rangers face Devils in Newark at 7 p.m. as rivals play out string

First time both teams have missed playoffs in same season since Devils' 1982-83 relocation

Apr 1 | 5:22PM

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Mar 9, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) plays the puck in front of New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports (Noah K. Murray)

This spring marks the 25th anniversary of one of the greatest non-Stanley Cup Finals playoff series in history -- the New York Rangers' epic seven-game Eastern Conference finals win over the New Jersey Devils. The Rangers, on their way to their first championship since 1940 that season, trailed three games to two before winning Game 6 when Mark Messier backed up his victory guarantee with a natural third-period hat trick and winning Game 7 on Stephane Matteau's goal in the second overtime.

The tri-state rivals will not commemorate the anniversary with a similarly high-stakes meeting this spring. Instead, the Rangers and Devils will each be looking to take solace in playing out the string in inspired fashion Monday night, when they complete their season series as New Jersey hosts New York in Newark.

A practically lost season for the Rangers and Henrik Lundqvist is going to be even more barren as the calendar flips to April.

With the team well out of playoff contention, the team is expected to sit the 37-year-old goaltender and organizational stalwart for the majority of remaining games. Backup goalie Alexander Georgiev, who started in Philadelphia on Sunday, is expected to receive most of the playing time in net.

The team prepped for Lundqvist for this decision by keeping an open dialogue with him.

After allowing two goals in a 27-second span during the first period, the Rangers rallied to defeat the Blues Friday night, 4-2. Rookie goaltender Alexandar Georgiev made 44 saves, and his six 40-save games are the second-most by a rookie in franchise history behind Mike Richter's seven. Jimmy Vesey scored the go-ahead goal in the third and Chris Kreider's empty-netter snapped an 11-game goalless drought. >> Box score

Former Rangers coach Alain Vigneault resurfaces with Team Canada: report

Vigneault was fired by Blueshirts GM Jeff Gorton hours after final game of last season

Mar 29 | 5:38PM

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It appears Alain Vigneault has secured his first coaching job since being fired by the Rangers last April.

TSN's Darren Dreger reports that Vigneault will be the head coach for Team Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championship in Slovakia. Hockey Canada is expected to make the move official early next week, according to the report.

Vigneault has not been heard from publicly since he released a statement after his firing. His job with Team Canada could be a precursor to a return behind an NHL bench for the 2019-20 season.

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Struggling Rangers return home to face Blues at 7 p.m.

Blueshirts haven't won consecutive games since All-Star break

Mar 29 | 6:00PM

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Jan 4, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; New York Rangers head coach David Quinn looks upwards from the bench in the second period against the against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports (Ron Chenoy)

The climb ended long ago for the Rangers (29-34-13), who are in the second year of a rebuilding project. New York hasn't won consecutive games since it headed into the All-Star break on a three-game winning streak.

The Rangers are just 8-14-6 since the All-Star Game and have fallen on especially hard times lately. Of New York's last six losses, five have been by at least three goals.

The defeat Wednesday embodied the issues facing the youthful Rangers, who trailed the Bruins 3-2 more than midway through the third period before allowing Boston to score three power-play goals in a span of a little more than four minutes. The final two goals were scored during a five-on-three opportunity generated when New York was whistled for having too many men on the ice 31 seconds before defenseman Brendan Smith was sent to the penalty box for high sticking.

Rangers looking to end Bruins' home win streak at 7:30 p.m.

New York is 2-6-2 over their last 10 games, Boston has won 11 straight at home

Mar 27 | 5:33PM

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New York won 3-2 at Boston on Jan. 19 -- the Bruins' most recent regulation home defeat -- and 4-3 in a home shootout Feb. 6. But the Rangers enter amid a 2-7-5 stretch following Monday's 5-2 home loss to Pittsburgh.

Goals by youngsters Brendan Lemieux and Vinni Lettieri gave the Rangers a 2-0 lead late in the first period against the Penguins. However, New York managed 19 shots on goal over the next two periods after recording 16 in the first.

"First period, we were all over them," defenseman Brady Skjei told the Rangers' official website. "Just kind of got away from it. >> Read More

Rangers' Jesper Fast to miss remainder of season

Forward unable to play through shoulder injury anymore

Mar 26 | 9:23AM

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Jan 10, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast (17) plays the puck against the New York Islanders during the third period at Madison Square Garden. The New York Islanders won 4-3.
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The Rangers' season will end in a few weeks, but it's already over for Jesper Fast.

Rangers allow five unanswered goals, fall to Penguins 5-2

Rangers lose for sixth time in last seven games

Mar 25 | 9:34PM

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New York Rangers goalie Alexandar Georgiev makes a save in front of Pittsburgh Penguins center Jared McCann and Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo during the first period at Madison Square Garden. (Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports)

The Rangers allowed five unanswered goals after taking an early two-goal lead as they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Monday at Madison Square Garden. >> Box score

Rangers look to play spoiler against playoff-bound Penguins

Rangers are 1-4-1 in last six games

Mar 25 | 5:05PM

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Madison Square Garden. (Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports)

The Rangers (28-32-13), who are out of playoff contention, are coming off a 3-2 home loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.

They have had three days to prepare for Toronto. The teams have split their first two meetings this season.

Defenseman John Gilmour and forward Vinni Lettieri were called up from Hartford of the American Hockey League for the game Tuesday. Lettieri played in his 19th game for the Rangers this season. Gilmour played in the Rangers' final 28 games last season but was playing his first NHL game this season.